The First Modern Building in Mexico tells the story of a pioneering double house in Mexico City, constructed in 1930 by Swiss architects Hans Schmidt and Paul Artaria. Located in the thriving Colonia Del Valle neighbourhood, the building marked one of the earliest examples of modernist architecture in Mexico City, bringing European innovation into a rapidly expanding urban landscape.
This carefully produced volume offers insight into the architects’ vision and the cultural context of the time, with essays and illustrations that highlight the importance of the project in shaping modern Mexican design. It is both a record of architectural history and a tribute to the lasting impact of functional, forward-thinking design.
Paperback, 96 pages with 30 illustrations.
Measures 210 x 140 mm.
Published by Arquine in November 2020.
